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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/17/2001 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY JULY 17, 2001 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8 : 00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Bart K. Dill, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: None Also Present: Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I . Walsh 2. INVOCATION Upon the invitation of the Mayor, Village resident William E. Shannon delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 26, 2001 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Johnson announced that the O'Hare Airport issue and Mayor Daley's new plan for expansion would be included in the Mayor' s Report. Bike Rodeo - The Mayor and Deputy Chief Lebert presented a new bike to 5-year-old raffle winner Jacob Anderson of 247 Brantwood. Jacob participated and completed the skill courses in the Police Department's Bike Rodeo making him eligible in the bike raffle. Scholarship Awarded - Trustee Prochno joined Mayor Johnson to award the second Youth Commission Scholarship award to Laura Rose Jeanson of Elk Grove High School. Laura received her $500 . 00 scholarship award based on her essay describing how she has contributed and has made an impact on the community. DePaul University - Mayor Johnson introduced Professor Mark Enenbach and adult students from DePaul University. The students are taking a course in local government and were in attendance to view the Village Board meeting. Mayor Johnson welcomed the students and presented each with a memento of the Village. Governor' s Home Town Award - Trustee Czarnik and members of the Community Spirit Award Committee joined the Mayor for an unveiling of their first place Governor's Home Town Award. Committee member Gerri Garr explained that the Committee ' s goal is to recognize and thank people for their kindness to others. Trustees Petri, Lissner and Nancy Carlson, Economic Development Officer, joined Mayor Johnson for the unveiling of a second place Governor's Home Town award presented to the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission. Trustee Petri gave a brief history of the Commission and their endeavors to revitalize the Business Park. The Business Park was recognized for its importance to the community and the need for its modernization to keep competitive with other business parks in the region. Commission members Jeff Snyder, John Gullo, Ed Ruskowski and Scott Swako joined. the Mayor. Trustee Lissner recognized the efforts of Vito Sammarco, Al Boffice and the Engineering staff for their part in this project. The Home Town Award signs will be displayed on an 1 7-17-01 appropriate Village roadway and plaques will be placed in the Village Hall. O'Hare Airport Mayor Johnson explained that due to the recent press coverage on expansion of O'Hare Airport and inquiries regarding proposed funds to be used to fight Mayor Daley's plan, a televised presentation would be given this evening to provide information to the public. The Mayor emphasized that the airport expansion issue is very complicated and the number one issue facing the entire region now and for the next couple years. Residents were encouraged to become informed through not just the press, but from the information sent out from other organizations. The people will be heard at public hearings and public comments. Mayor Johnson reiterated it is the people who count. The Mayor gave a brief history of the creation of O'Hare Airport saying that the Village, as developed by the Centex Corporation, took the existing airport into consideration and was designed with natural and artificial buffers in place to protect the residents from sound pollution and congestion impact. Mayor Johnson described the configuration of the current runways and pointed out the Village' s Industrial Park serves as a buffer zone located at the western end of the airport. Flight capacity at O'Hare was originally designed for 750, 000 flights per year but is now in excess of 900, 000 flights following the lifting of the Flight Cap. It was realized as far back as fifteen years ago that there is a need for increased air capacity in this region. The proposed airport expansion plan would increase two east/west runways to six and would lengthen existing runways. Airplane traffic would be re-routed directly over Biesterfield and Devon Avenue. I£ approved, the flight capacity of O'Hare Airport would be doubled. The Mayor discussed the consequences of the proposed O'Hare expansion plan naming an increase in near aircraft collisions, the inability of the Village to change the buffer zones, and an increase of air pollution and roadway gridlock. Mayor Johnson informed the audience of an interview by Mayor Daley in Crane 's Chicago Business in which it was divulged that Chicago plans to move all cargo and freight operations from O'Hare to Gary Indiana. As a result, approximately 200 freight companies in the Village would be re-located and numerous businesses that rely on those companies ' services would be affected. During the last fifteen years, the Village has fought for a full interchange at Elmhurst Road. The Northwest Municipal Conference is also in support of construction of an Elmhurst Road interchange. Nonetheless, Chicago' s proposal includes an interchange at Lee Street rather than Elmhurst Road. Mayor Johnson predicted this would result in a devastating impact on future transportation in this region and the Business Park. Mayor Johnson described the tax burden on this region as a result of the ongoing economic depression of the south and southwest suburbs and pointed out positive aspects of a new south suburban airport, specifically in Peotone. He noted an October 2000 independent study indicating that, even with the construction of a new airport, Elk Grove Village would experience a 15.5 percent job growth in the next ten years. The Village would continue to grow and the south suburbs would benefit and gain economic stability. The Mayor referenced Chicago's "World Gateway Program", the expansion of O'Hare and the need for road access into the airport. Western access is important and has been supported by the Village for years . A "ring road" if built inside and on airport property, as originally designed, would now interfere with Chicago's new runway proposal. Mayor Johnson warned that, if Chicago changes the plan and builds a 2 7-17-01 road outside the airport property, the result would be a loss of businesses, employment opportunities, and tax base for the Village, the school and library districts, the park district, Cook County and Elk Grove Township. A 10 percent loss of Elk Grove businesses could result in a 25 percent property tax increase for the Village. The Mayor added a worst case scenario would be a 20 percent loss of businesses with a 20 percent loss of sales tax would double the property taxes to make up that loss. Elk Grove school districts with schools in other communities and that receive 50 to 80 percent of their revenue from Elk Grove Village taxes would also experience a decrease in tax money. Mayor Johnson estimated a 10 percent loss of the Industrial Park could mean 10,000 people out of work and would affect other businesses supported by that workforce. Expansion would affect not only Elk Grove but our neighbors in Bensenville. Mayor Johnson proposed the solution would be the construction of the Peotone Airport that could be built at a third of the cost and time and with far less impact than it would be to expand O'Hare. An estimated twelve billion dollars will be spent by the City of Chicago, before the runway projects are started, using local tax dollars for funding. The residents of Elk Grove and surrounding communities were encouraged by the Mayor to unite in this fight. Mayor Johnson confirmed the Village' s commitment to fight O'Hare expansion, in partnership with the surrounding communities, and urged anyone interested in helping with mailings, phone calls or sending letters to call the Suburban O'Hare Commission at 630/860-7101. Mayor Johnson stated it would be the people who decide this issue. Mayor Johnson noted Elk Grove is not alone and disclosed Bensenville and Park Ridge have pledged $250,000, Wood Dale and Elmhurst $100, 000, Roselle and Addison $50, 000 each with an unknown amount coming from DuPage County. This will be a partnership in this battle as it is a regional issue. The Mayor informed the audience a proposal would be brought before the Board this evening for approval of a $250, 000 expenditure for funding of a Citizen's Action Committee. The meeting was then opened to the public for questions and comments. Audience: 8:54 p.m. Emily Oskin of 729 Delphia offered an invitation to Mayor Daley to spend a few hours at O'Hare airport and witness airplane and traffic congestion and noted her opposition to new runways. Mayor Johnson responded to the concerns of Ron Hawley, an Elgin resident and owner of FDC Corporation located in the Business Park who recently resigned his position in the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce in order to address the Board as a private citizen. The Mayor commented on the Chamber of Commerce's right to support or oppose the O'Hare issue; defended his stand on the Greater O'Hare Association as represented by Laurie Stone; the recent transfer of Village funds from four banks supporting the airport expansion; and Mr. Hawley' s request for more information and meetings with the Mayor. (A copy of Mr. Hawley's prepared statement is on file in the Village Clerk's Office . Lee Garr, business owner and resident of the Village since 1971, and member of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce spoke to the audience to clarify that the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, as a whole, is not opposed to the Elk Grove expansion. He has questioned Laurie Stone and the President of the Greater O'Hare Association as to how much money has been contributed to the Association by the airlines but did not receive an answer from either party. Mr. Garr said if, in fact, the GOA is receiving a substantial amount of money, it seems Ms. Stone and the members of Greater O'Hare Association have a conflict of interest. Mr. Garr verified that Mayor Johnson and Village Manager Gary Parrin have provided information whenever asked. He pointed out that most of the members of Greater O'Hare don't live in this community and do not have to suffer the noise and pollution. Mayor Johnson replied that a poll conducted between July 8 and July 11, 2001 showed Elk Grove residents to be 79. 1 percent in opposition 3 7-17-01 to expansion. People are happy with the stance this Board has taken as evident in the last election and the results of the polls and referendums. Dave Weber, 1150 Leicester, addressed the Board saying he was not in favor of spending the funds in what appears to be an un-winnable battle and urged the Board to consider voting against the proposal. Gerri Garr, 520 Ruskin Circle, spoke in support of the Village ' s position and expressed appreciation to the Village for never hesitating to discuss any questions she may have had in the past. Mayor Johnson responded to questions of Peter Gennuso, a Schaumburg resident employed in Elk Grove Village, regarding the NIPC study and job growth with a third airport. The Mayor verified the ring road was not considered in the study. Paul Shanyfelt, 591 Walnut Lane, stated his opposition of approval of the proposed funds, urged everyone use "common sense" and asked for a committee of Trustees and independent citizens to study the issue and return to the Board with their ideas, and the prospect of new and more quiet planes in the future. Mayor Johnson took this opportunity to defend and compliment SOC Attorney Joe Karaganis, who has been of vital importance in the fight against O'Hare expansion and expressed appreciation for his legal representation. Letters were read from Park Ridge Mayor Witecha and from the City of Bensenville assuring pledges to the Suburban O'Hare Commission for a public relations campaign. Mayor Johnson responded to inquiries and suggestions of Lou Gennuso, 1209 Somerset Lane regarding weather delays and a compromise with Chicago. It was pointed out that Mayor Daley has been sent two letters taking him up on his offer to talk to the suburban leaders. There has been no response. The Mayor gave examples of how difficult it has been for the suburban Mayors to work and meet with Chicago . Mayor Johnson noted the lack of competition between the airlines at O'Hare. A third airport would make a change and be in the best interest of the people. Butch Ehrke, 240 Pleasant, asked what the monies would be dedicated for and is it possible that the Federal Government would interfere with the plan. The Mayor answered the monies would be allocated for a Citizen' s Action Committee and invited Mr. Karaganis to respond to the second part of the question. Mr. Karaganis noted that SOC has been in contact with the Greater O'Hare Association for a number of months, but as yet, has not received answers to their questions regarding the expansion. Former President Charles J. Zettek was remembered for his strong stand and efforts to stop expansion of O'Hare. Mr. Karaganis explained that Chicago gets its authority from the State of Illinois. It is his strong belief that the Federal Government cannot intrude on that process based on a basic rule governing delegation of authority to municipalities called "Dillons Rule" that basically states you must operate within the strict limits of your authority. If something were to take away one of those conditions or one of those limits your authority goes away. If the Federal Government said that Chicago no longer has to get permission from the Governor, then Chicago would no longer have authority under State Law, which it must have, to build a runway or an airport. At that point, Chicago would have to go back to the Illinois Legislature, which is its only source of authority for this, and get authority to either expand the airport or build runways. The Federal Government cannot intrude on that process. Elk Grove Village is not a Federal subdivision nor is the City of Chicago. 4 7-17-01 Lee Prager, 648 Dauphine Court, suggested O'Hare will be expanded despite all the efforts by the Village and the monies be used for a program to help the people soundproof their homes. The Mayor responded it would cost approximately one hundred-twenty million dollars to soundproof 4300 homes eligible under Chicago's standards. Two hundred-fifty thousand dollars would soundproof only 80 homes. The Village Board does not spend money foolishly and the $250, 000 is a cheap investment to protect our quality of life. Jerry Glaubitz, 1052 Maple Lane, spoke of his support of the Board and stated the Village should take a stand and approve the $250, 000 expenditure. Mayor Johnson said he respects the opinion of everyone who dues not agree but the bottom line is that the Board must make their decision based on what is best for the whole community. Marilyn Foss, 1470 Meegan Road, said no matter how much soundproofing is put in, she and her family still like to go outdoors. Item K. Mayor Johnson thanked everyone attending the meeting. Item K. was then removed from the Consent Agenda to be voted upon independently and revised as follows: Motion to authorize the placement of $250,000 payment, in consortium with other communities, to be part of a pool in a Citizen's Action Fund and held by the City of Elmhurst in reference to the O'Hare expansion plan. Moved: Trustee Petri Seconded: Trustee Lissner The Mayor stated he would defer calling for a vote on the motion in order to allow comments from each member of the Board. (Trustee Dill thanked both Mayor Johnson for his efforts and the residents who have taken the time to contact him on this issue. He stated his support of the proposal and noted there is no choice but to fight this battle for the betterment of the community. Trustee Feichter reported that a great deal of thought and deliberation has been given to this issue. Trustee Feichter pledged his support to the Mayor and the Mayor's pro-active approach and noted he would vote yes. Trustee Lissner commented on the difficulty he has experienced 1 making his decision. He noted Mr. Ron Hawley's comments presentee. earlier and expressed his respect for Mayor Daley and his part in the revitalization of downtown Chicago. Trustee Lissner stated his hopes that Mayor Daley would take the same approach with the suburban homeowners. Upon completion of this statement, Trustee Lissner recorded his support of the motion. Trustee Petri related he has been on the Board for twenty-one years and referenced the effectiveness of SOC during those years in their opposition to new runways. Trustee Petri noted that as a resident living close to the airport noise, as a Trustee representing the residents of Elk Grove, and as a retiree from United Airlines after 45 years of service he has a broad appreciation of what goes on. With the interest of the residents at heart, Trustee Petri said he voted in favor of the funding. Trustee Prochno acknowledged she had been uncomfortable with the original amount of funding requested but is in favor of the $250, 000 amount in light of the fact the surrounding suburbs are showing equal support. It was important to know that the suburbs are united. Trustee Prochno then informed the audience of her decision to authorize the funding. Trustee Czarnik thanked residents who had contacted her and remarkea that this has been a difficult decision but it is important to be a 5 7-17-01 part of this fight against expansion so the quality of life is protected. Trustee Czarnik then recorded her vote in support of the $250, 000 funding. ) AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson instructed staff to process the expenditure and forward the $250, 000 to the City of Elmhurst to be held in an account on behalf of all the participating communities. Recess: 10:03 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 10:13 p.m. with all members present as stated at the beginning of the meeting. The Mayor requested the consent of the Board to deviate from the Agenda to consider two recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals. 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER PARRIN ZBA Docket 01-11 - The Village Manager presented a variation request considered at a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals for construction of a fence located in front of the building setback line at 952 Fargo Avenue Motion to concur with the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance granting a variation to the Zoning Ordinance to move the fence from the east end of Unit A to the end of Unit D that would encroach approximately ten feet (10'0") into the required twenty-five foot (251011) front yard area and be located in front of the building setback line with a further recommendation to use black fence posts and to coordinate with the Village Engineering Department on property located at 952 Fargo Avenue. MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Voice Vote MOTION CARRIED The petitioner was advised the permits could be obtained and work could begin on the fence prior to the next Village Board meeting. ZBA Docket 01-12 - A permit for the construction of a two car garage at 1085 Cernan Court was issued with the stipulation that an existing shed would be removed so as not to exceed the number of buildings on a lot as required by Village ordinance. The homeowner appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variation to keep the shed. The Zoning Board of Appeals, after hearing testimony at a duly called public hearing, recommended DO NOT GRANT. The homeowner, Ervin Paulman, presented a request to the Village Board to reconsider the variation request and not concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Paulman stated his reasons for the variation request citing a shortage of storage space. Trustee Prochno noted that based on her personal inspection of the property and the fact there were no objections by the surrounding neighbors, she would vote for approval of the variance. Following further discussion and inquiries regarding size of the shed, possible alternatives, and the Village ordinance, the variation request was put to a vote. Motion to overturn the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to DO NOT GRANT the shed variation and direct the attorney to prepare an Ordinance GRANTING a variation to the Zoning Ordinance 6 7-17-01 to permit two (2) detached accessory structures on one (1) lot at property located at 1085 Cernan Court. MOVED: Trustee Prochno SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED It was the consensus of the Board that there would be no further review of this variation request or of the property, therefore, attendance by the petitioner at the next Village Board Meeting would not be required. The Mayor advised the audience the Village would not be allowing three or four buildings to be placed on any lot and that those variations would be approved for only unique situations. AUDIENCE - 10:27 p.m. Jeff Snyder, 1901 Albany Court, questioned as to whether or not crossovers are planned on Park Boulevard at Mayfair Court and Savoy in the Arbor Court subdivision. The Mayor directed staff to review this issue. The property owner at 717 Minot Court asked about her request for a variation to construct an arbor within the public utility easement. Mayor Johnson responded the item would be approved under Item D. of the Consent Agenda. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 30, 2001 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $193,732.35. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 17, 2001 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,272,261.08. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Elk Grove Center for the Performing Arts - Grant a request to host the production of Shakespearean theatre in the parking lot of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 150 Lions Drive; and • Waive all business license and related fees in the amount of $350. B. Elk Grove Knights of Columbus Council #5751 - Grant a request to waive the $10 fee for the annual Raffle License. C. Easement Variation/1021 Westview Drive - Grant a variation from the Village Code, Section 8-12B-1-1D, to construct a shed six feet (6' ) within a ten foot (101 ) public utility easement. D. Easement Variation/717 Minot Court - Grant a variation from the Village Code, Section 8-12B-1-1D, to construct an arbor over an existing patio five feet (51 ) within a fifteen-foot (151 ) public utility easement. E. Alexian Brothers Medical Center - Grant a request to waive building and engineering fees related to the construction of a new parking garage at 800 Biesterfield Road in the total amount of $29, 550.50. 7 7-17-01 8-10-01 lease note correction on Item . of the July 17, 2001 Village Board Meeting. Thank you F. Plan Commission Public Hearing/United Lane - Authorize a public hearing to consider the petition of Mario Gullo, owner of record, to subdivide a parcel of land on United Lane into four parcels for the purpose of constructing four office/warehousing buildings. G. Dominick' s Food Store, Elk Grove Town Center - Grant a request to provide outdoor seating in front of the store, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. , through the month of September 2001. H. Kindergarden Drawing, Inc. , Streamwood, IL - Award a professional service contract to provide computer-aided drafting and designing services for the Fire Department's pre-plan drawings for the period May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002 in a total contract amount not to exceed $16, 069. I. Assistant Village Manager/Conference - Authorize Raymond R. Rummel to attend the International City Management Association Annual Conference, in Salt Lake City, Utah from September 22 to September 26, 2001 in an amount not to exceed $1, 650. J. Benes & Associates, Inc. , Naperville, IL - Increase an existing professional service contract (approved March 14, 2000) for consulting work for the Norge Road Improvements from Rohlwing Road to Devon Avenue in an amount not to exceed $3, 328, for a total contract amount of $&AXij@Zx and $61 ,991 • Award a professional service contract for the preparation of plat and legal descriptions for the four (4) parcels required to construct the road improvements at a cost not to exceed $19, 520. L. Increase Village Budget - Approve an increase to the FY 2001/2002 Village Budget for the rollover of outstanding encumbrances from FY 2000/2001 in a total amount not to exceed $3, 560,204. M. Amend Travel Regulations - Adopt Resolution No. 33-01 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 33-97 TRAVEL REGULATIONS OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." N. Advantage National Bank, 75 Turner Avenue - Adopt Resolution No. 34-01 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEPOSITORY AND CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS APPROPRIATE SIGNATORIES (ADVANTAGE NATIONAL BANK, ILLINOIS) ." 0. Zoning Variation/Landmeier, Higgins, Touhy - Adopt Ordinance No. 2842 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:E.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A TOTAL OF FIFTY (50) PARKING STALLS WHICH WOULD ENCROACH NINE (9) FEET INTO THE REQUIRED TWENTY-FIVE (25) FOOT FRONT YARD ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF LANDMEIER ROAD, HIGGINS ROAD, AND TOUHY AVENUE IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE (GULLO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) ." P. Zoning Ordinance/941 Wilshire Avenue - Adopt Ordinance No. 2843 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:D.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE LOCATION OF DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 600 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE (24 FEET BY 25 FEET) WHICH WOULD ENCROACH APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET INTO THE REQUIRED SIX (6) FOOT SIDE YARD ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 941 WILSHIRE AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (ACEVEDO) ." Item J - as corrected 8 7-17-01 F. Plan Commission Public Hearing/United Lane - Authorize a public hearing to consider the petition of Mario Gullo, owner of record, to subdivide a parcel of land on United Lane into four parcels for the purpose of constructing four office/warehousing buildings. G. Dominick' s Food Store, Elk Grove Town Center - Grant a request to provide outdoor seating in front of the store, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. , through the month of September 2001. H. Kindergarden Drawing, Inc. , Streamwood, IL - Award a professional service contract to provide computer-aided drafting and designing services for the Fire Department' s pre-plan drawings for the period May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002 in a total contract amount not to exceed $16, 069. I . Assistant Village Manager/Conference - Authorize Raymond R. Rummel to attend the International City Management Association Annual Conference, in Salt Lake City, Utah from September 22 to September 26, 2001 in an amount not to exceed $1, 650. J. BeAes & A ociates, Inc. N erville, IL - cr ase an exi tin professional A contract (appy d March 14, 2000 or consulting wthe Norge Roa provements fro ohlwing Road to venue in an a un not to ex a $3, 328, for a tntract amoun of $ 8, 663; and • Award a professional service contract for the preparation of plat and legal descriptions for the four (4) parcels required to construct the road improvements at a cost not to exceed $19, 520. L. Increase Village Budget - Approve an increase to the FY 2001/2002 Village Budget for the rollover of outstanding encumbrances from FY 2000/2001 in a total amount not to exceed $3, 560,204. M. Amend Travel Regulations - Adopt Resolution No. 33-01 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 33-97 TRAVEL REGULATIONS OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " N. Advantage National Bank, 75 Turner Avenue - Adopt Resolution No. 34-01 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEPOSITORY AND CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS APPROPRIATE SIGNATORIES (ADVANTAGE NATIONAL BANK, ILLINOIS) ." 0. Zoning Variation/Landmeier, Higgins, Touhy - Adopt Ordinance No. 2842 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:E.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A TOTAL OF FIFTY (50) PARKING STALLS WHICH WOULD ENCROACH NINE (9) FEET INTO THE REQUIRED TWENTY-FIVE (25) FOOT FRONT YARD ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF LANDMEIER ROAD, HIGGINS ROAD, AND TOUHY AVENUE IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE (GULLO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) . " P. Zoning Ordinance/941 Wilshire Avenue - Adopt Ordinance No. 2843 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:D.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE LOCATION OF DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 600 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE (24 FEET BY 25 FEET) WHICH WOULD ENCROACH APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET INTO THE REQUIRED SIX (6) FOOT SIDE YARD ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 941 WILSHIRE AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (ACEVEDO) ." 8 7-17-01 Q. Fire Department/Paramedic Training - Authorize Firefighters Joseph P. McEnery and Nathan L. Gac to attend Paramedic Class at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, from September 24, 2001 through May 3, 2002 in a total amount not to exceed $6, 215. 00. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N, O, P and Q. " MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI Meeting Schedule - A meeting of the Committee will be held with representatives from the Park District, High School District 214, and the Engineering staff on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 7 : 00 p.m. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL No report 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Travel Regulation Policy - A meeting of the Personnel Committee was held on July 10, 2001 at which the Travel Regulations Policy was approved. Trustee Lissner complimented staff and noted the Policy was adopted under Item M. on the Consent Agenda. Item b. - Trustee Lissner requested Performance Evaluation of the Village Manager and Village Attorney be added as item b. to the Committee's agenda. 11. RECYCLING 6 WASTE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO No Report 12. INFORMATION CONMtITTEE - TRUSTEE FEICHTER No Report 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Trustee Petri expressed thanks for the Governor' s Home Town Award. 14. YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Splash Party - The second Splash Party, sponsored by the Elk Grove Police Department and Park District will take place on Friday, July 20, 2001 from 7:30 to 9: 30 p.m. at Rainbow Falls. There will be entertainment provided by a D.J. , free activities and raffle prizes. All junior high and high school students are invited. IS. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Plaques will be presented for the winning parade floats at the August 14, 2001 Village Board meeting. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 9 7-17-01 17 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER The Village Manager requested removal of items a. and b. under the ZBA agenda for variations at 952 Fargo Avenue and 1085 Cernan Court. 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER Region Cable Group - A meeting is scheduled on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 7: 30 p.m. Channel 6 - Trustee Lissner added the Channel 6 Committee met on July 11, 2001. A request was made to add discussion for funding of Channel 6 to the Committee of the Whole agenda. Mayor Johnson asked that the Finance Director be given a full and understandable accounting for review. Trustee Petri suggested a meeting with representatives of the Park District and Ray Rummel to discuss the situation. b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Blood Drive - The Community Blood Drive will take place on Thursday, August 2, 2001 from 2 :00 p.m. to 8 :00 p.m. in the Village Hall. Appointments can be arranged by calling 847- 357-4240. Walk-ins are welcome. Paint-a-Thon - Volunteers are needed to paint the home chosen for the September 8, 2001 Paint-a-Thon. Anyone interested should contact 847-357-4241. Spirit Awards - Employees of Icon Identity Solutions have been chosen as recipients of the July Community Spirit Award. Employees collected new winter clothing during the Christmas holiday for guests at one of the PADS shelters and donated $750. 00 cash to PADS. The Spirit Award was also presented to neighborhood residents who organized a block party in order to meet and get to know their neighbors. Farmer's Market - The upcoming Wednesday Farmer' s Market will feature the artistic performances of Pirates Cove in celebration of their 20th Anniversary. Hours are from 7 : 00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m. Many specialty items are offered. Meeting Schedule - A meeting of the Community Service Board is scheduled on Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 7: 00 p.m. in the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON Public Hearing - A public hearing has been called before the Liquor Commission on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 6: 30 p.m. regarding a violation of the Liquor Ordinance by Hall of Fame Restaurant/Billiards. d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - MAYOR JOHNSON HoeDown - The HoeDown is scheduled to take place on September 8, 2001. The next meeting of the committee will be held on Monday, July 23, 2001 in the Chernick Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. Plans are finalized but still need approval of the committee. Notices to the public are forthcoming. 10 7-17-01 There will be a $20. 00 per person admission fee. The open buffet dinner will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. , line dancing from 7 :30 to 8: 30 p.m. , square dancing from 8 : 30 to 9:30 p.m. , and a D. J. from 9:30 to midnight. Members of the Lions Club will serve at a cash bar. Any profits made from the HoeDown are to be donated to the Lions Club for their participation and assistance. The Town Center will be decorated and a tent will be provided for protection from the weather if needed. 19. ORDINANCE, RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Attorney - The Village Manager requested removal of items a. and b. (ZBA Dockets 01-9 and 01-10) as the variations were considered and approved under the Consent Agenda. 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 22. NEW BUSINESS None Mayor Johnson announced the next Village Board meeting would be neld on August 14, 2001. Mayor Johnson and Mayor John Giles will appear on WBBM radio on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 9: 30 p.m. to discuss the airport issue. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:41 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter MOTION CARRIED Ann I. Walsh _ Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Mayor 11 7-17-01 Ron Hawley Remarks to Elk Grove Village Board July 17, 2001 Hello. My name is Ron Hawley. I am the CEO and half owner of F D C Corporation, an Elk Grove Village business that supplies wide-format digital printers and engineering copiers to a wide range of customers in the metropolitan Chicagoland area. I feel that I need to explain who we are, and our commitment to Elk Grove Village, so that you will understand the significance of our actions and statements. F D C Corporation has been in Elk Grove Village since 1967. We employ 29 people, some of whom live in Elk Grove Village. We pay over $30,000 in real estate taxes every year, with a significant portion going directly to the Village. Of the sales tax we collected and paid last year, approximately $90,000 went to Elk Grove Village. Our Village telecommunication tax amounts to $1,300 year. We have a fleet of 15 company vehicles, most of which were purchased or leased in the Village,with Elk Grove Village vehicle stickers. Also,we purchase many products and services from companies located here. One of my highest priorities has been promoting business in Elk Grove Village and giving back to the business community and the Village. Since 1967, we have been members of the original Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, the Greater O'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce, and the new Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. I have spent a total of 13 years on the boards of local chambers, and two years as Chair. But today, before coming to speak to you,I resigned my position as an officer and director of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. I did this so that I could speak to you as a private citizen and business owner, and so that any retaliation for my speaking out will fall on me, and not on the Elk Grove Chamber or any other institution. I am speaking to you as a taxpayer and an Elk Grove businessman. Elk Grove Village has often asked the Chamber, and me, for help in the past, and we have given it. We supported the telecommunications tax that funds the Industrial- Commercial Revitalization Commission; we helped save the rail line serving the industrial park and supported the interchange at I-90 and Elmhurst Road. The Elk Grove Chamber has worked with the Village, and has always demonstrated a willingness to help. In past administrations, great efforts were taken to work with the business community to forge workable solutions to difficult issues. Now, however, Elk Grove Village President Craig Johnson is threatening the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and businesses in the Village who dare to disagree with him on the future of O'Hare International Airport. Not only that,he threatens organizations that even consider the question. The Elk Grove Chamber is, along with seven other chambers, a member of NIBPAC, the Northern Illinois Business Political Action Committee. Because NIBPAC is on record as being against using state tax dollars to buy land for a third airport, Village President Johnson has threatened to have the Village Manager resign from the chamber board and remove all Village support from the chamber, canceling its membership, if we don't have NIBPAC publicly retract its position, or if the chamber doesn't pull out of the PAC. Is this an open government, or one that operates by retaliation and intimidation? The Village President has proved that he will retaliate against businesses that dare to disagree with him. The newspapers were filled with his announcement that he would withdraw funds from local banks whose downtown CEOs signed a statement in support of O'Hare expansion. He has threatened to pull business from companies that voice their support of any expansion of O'Hare. Recently the Elk Grove Chamber Board discussed the possibility of surveying its members about the direction they wish the Chamber to take regarding O'Hare. This so angered Village President Johnson that he threatened to not only pull Village membership and support from the Elk Grove Chamber, but he threatened to use taxpayer dollars to start a rival chamber of commerce! Think about this. Because the Chamber of Commerce board CONSIDERED asking its own members what they think about this important economic issue, Johnson threatened its very existence. I am here to tell the rest of the Village Board and the public that this is the way that this administration works with the business community. This is why I felt I had to resign my position with the chamber before I spoke to you. What I say to you cannot reflect on the chamber and my friends, who have worked hard and still work hard to serve this community as active members, officers or directors of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. F D C Corporation does some business with the Village. Because I speak out today, will Mr. Johnson pull our business? Is this the price of free speech? Will Village President Johnson disparage me in the press like he continues to personally attack the Chamber's Executive Director, Laurie Stone, who is also President of the Greater O'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce? I am speaking tonight as an individual. When Laurie Stone speaks, she does so at the direction of the GOA Board of Directors and on behalf of over 1,000 area businesses. Many leaders of those businesses are afraid to speak out as I am doing tonight. Laurie Stone speaks for the business community. She deserves better than the personal attacks on her integrity and motives. Shame on you, Mr. President. I am not the enemy. I have often asked you, Mr. Johnson, to share the information you have based your opinions on. I have offered my support if that information proves my views in error. No information has been forthcoming. I've been told that 85%of Village revenue comes from the business community. While I know businesses can't vote, they should be allowed to express their thoughts and ideas, even when they are different from the administration's. Tonight, before this Village Board votes to commit another half million dollars to SOC, the Suburban O'Hare Commission, I ask that you first ask the largest taxpaying group, the business community, for their opinion. Allow the Chamber to poll its members and other Elk Grove businesses. Encourage the on-going dialog with the business community, and advise President Johnson that you don't agree with his tactics. I would encourage Elk Grove voters to contact this Board and tell them you don't want your Village represented in this way. The Industrial Park is critical to the prosperity of the Village, and O'Hare International Airport is critical to the success of many of those businesses. Their voices should be heard.